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EE Resources Online

101 Top Web Resource on Climate ChangeFrom general climate change news to specific scientific information and even social advocacy surrounding humanity's influence on climate change, these sites cover many important aspects of the study of climate change.

Best Practices for Field DaysU of M Extension has an extensive guidebook, customized workshops, and other tools to assist you in designing your field day using best practices.

Biosphere 2Under the University of Arizona's management, Biosphere 2 is continuing as a major regional attraction and also serves as a laboratory for controlled scientific studies, an arena for scientific discovery and discussion, and a far-reaching provider of public education.

Bird Education Network (BEN)The Bird Education Network (BEN) provides educators working in the field of bird conservation with a variety of new tools and strategies they can employ to be more effective.

Digital Nature GuideThe Digital Nature Guide has free software to allow you to make and to view natural history guides. Make a field guide for any type of animal or plant.

EarthguideThe Earthguide website features science and nature of the Earth, its oceans, and the environment. The site is kept current and covers resources for teachers, activities, and lesson plans.

Explore Minnesota's List of MN Nature CentersMinnesota's nature centers offer opportunities to enjoy and learn about our natural environment. Many have trails, interpretive programs and expert staff, wildlife exhibits, and more. Some of the best known centers focus on particular wildlife species common in Minnesota such as wolves, bears, and eagles.

Facts about Flowers for KidsInformation about parts of a flower, edible flowers, how flowers eat and grow, facts about flowers, activities to do with flowers and more.

GeoLibrary.orgGeolibrary.org is an electronic library of occupational and environmental health training materials. It is designed to house an array of free educational materials and is searchable in six languages.

If Trees Could Talk Environmental History CurriculumThis 8-module, middle school curriculum gives teachers the opportunity to download social studies activities that are based upon archival materials. The centerpiece of each module is a compilation of primary resources--documents, maps, newspaper articles, oral histories or photographs--from which students will be asked to gather, examine, and analyze information, and synthesize insights.

Lets Move Outside!Let's Move Outside! gives parents the tools they need to get their families moving outdoors. By linking parents to nearby parks, trails and waters - and providing tips and ideas - Let's Move Outside! will help families become healthier and develop a more active lifestyle.

Minnesota Water - Let's Keep It CleanWelcome to an educational outreach of Metro WaterShed Partners. We are a group of more than forty public, private and nonprofit organizations engaged in educating Twin Cities residents about how to care for Minnesota's precious water resources.

Monarch Butterfly Thematic Resource UnitA thematic or interdisciplinary unit has been designed to assist teachers who are developing their own lessons to integrate technology and the power of the Web within their classrooms. This Web site is directed at the topic of migration and butterflies.

Nature-Deficit Disorder: Getting Kids OutdoorsWe've depended on it since the beginning of human history, but have taken it for granted since. So we find ourselves at a point in our culture when we have to study the very question: What is nature? Don Shelby reports. (4:40).

NatureFindNatureFind helps people find nature nearby by providing easy to understand information about local places and events where visitors can have a great experience of nature.

Power Technology - VideosThe latest videos within the power and energy industries, from Power-Technology.com, a portal dedicated to the power industry.

Ranger Rick's Green ZoneStudents can help the Greenway family green up their house, complete a green Mad Lib, take a quiz to find out their "green I.Q.," take the Ranger Rick Pledge and watch the new Ranger Rick Adventure cartoon.

RethinkRecycling.comRethinkRecycling.com is your go-to guide for waste and recycling in the Twin Cities. We strive to help citizens understand the urgent need to make environmentally responsible purchasing and disposal decisions in their daily lives.

The Artful Rain Garden ProjectThe mission of Artful Rain Garden Project is to inform, inspire, and encourage people to install rain gardens in the St. Croix watershed.

The Great Green Web GameThis game tests your knowledge of how consumer choices affect the environment. As you answer questions and 'shop green' the Envirometer gauges the cumulative impact of your choices.

Using ENVIRONMENT-BASED Education...Using ENVIRONMENT-BASED Education to Advance Learning Skills and
Character Development (October 2001) This report looks at effects of environment-based education on our young people such as improved motivation, skills for life-long learning, career preparation, and attitudes of respect and responsibility.

WISE: The Web-based Inquiry Science EnvironmentWISE is a simple yet powerful learning environment where students examine real-world evidence and analyze current scientific controversies. Our curriculum projects are designed to meet standards and complement your current science curriculum, and your grade 5-12 students will find them exciting and engaging.

Environmental Databases

AirData : Access to Air Pollution DataThe AirData website gives you access to air pollution data for the entire United States. AirData produces reports and maps of air pollution data based on criteria that you specify.

EarthTrendsEarthTrends environmental information website is a comprehensive online database maintained by the World Resources Institute that focuses on the environmental, social, and economic trends that shape our world. There are links to research topics, news, and recent updates.

Edutopia ~ Green Teacher's ResourcesA directory of resources that integrate knowledge and awareness of Earth's fragility into classwork and community service, carefully blending concern with action to help kids feel engaged and hopeful.

Encyclopedia of LifeThe Encyclopedia of Life is a global effort to document all 1.8 million named species of animals, plants, and other forms of life on Earth. The encyclopedia will be a multimedia Wikipedia-style Web site, providing downloadable information on each species.

Google ScholarGoogle Scholar is a free resource that searches only journal articles, theses, books, preprints, and technical reports across any area of research.

GreenFacts.orgGreenFacts is an independent, non-advocacy, multi-stakeholder
non-profit organization based in Brussels. Its mission is to provide non-specialists with unbiased scientific information on environment and health matters.

Index of Watershed Indicators (EPA)Compilation of information provided by the EPA on the the definition of a watershed, where they are located and the "health conditions" of major watersheds across the U.S.

lakelubbers.com: Great LakesThis website provides an overview of the Great Lakes, listing lake facts, figures, and other data, information about major cities, industries, and tourism surrounding the lakes, and includes a kids page.

MapMachineThe National Geographic online atlas allows customizable searches for nearly any place on Earth to view by population, climate, and much more. View antique maps, find country facts, or plan an outdoor adventure with a trail map.

Minnesota Water Quality Data - MPCAThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has made water quality data for lakes, rivers and streams available through its Environmental Data Access (EDA) so you can find, view and retrieve water quality data and information easily.

National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC)One of three NOAA environmental data centers, and serves as a national repository and dissemination facility for global ocean data which acquires and preserves a historical record of the Earth's changing environment to be used for ocean climate research.

Outdoor Youth Provider DatabaseThe Outdoor Youth Provider Database is a tool designed to help connect youth providers to one another. It is a place that houses outdoor youth provider information, including addresses, program descriptions, characteristics, ages of youth served, to help connect youth to our great outdoors.

SEEK (Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge)Minnesota's home of environmental education resources for formal and nonformal educators. Includes a large database of EE resources, a calendar, region-specific tools, employment opportunities, and an active partnership with EE providers.

The Great Lakes DirectoryThis online resource highlights environmental issues around the Great Lakes basin. The Directory contains a network of environmental groups, funding and nonprofit management resources, and an up-to-date online library of Great Lakes environmental information.

The Twin Cities Green GuideThis printed guidebook and website was created to educate Twin Cities Metro area residents about environmental issues, serve as a quick environmental reference tool and promote a self-sustaining and community-oriented lifestyle.

Federal Government Sites

Energy Kid's Page - US Dept. of EnergyThe Energy Kid's Page was created to share information about the energy industry. The site includes energy facts, fun & games, energy history, classroom activities, links, and a glossary.

Federal WWW LocatorThe Federal Court Locator is a service provided by the Villanova University School of Law. It is intended to give net citizens a means to access information related to the federal judiciary, including slip opinions. This information can be viewed on-line or it can be downloaded.

HabitattitudeHabitattitude is about consumer awareness and responsible behaviors. This campaign, headed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, seeks to eliminate the transfer of any species outside of your enclosed, artificial system, which has the potential to cause the loss or decline of native plants and animals.

Library of Congress: Nature and the EnvironmentThe Library of Congress has compiled a collection of resources supporting education on nature and the environment. The multimedia resources include presentations, exhibitions, Webcasts, news, and classroom materials.

National Park ServiceThe National Park Service webpage is a useful site that provides access to the history and culture behind our nation's parks. Other resources include helpful highlights of featured parks, tools for educators and students, and search tools for finding a park you wish to visit.

National Science FoundationThe National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense."

U.S. EPA's Waste Education ResourcesThis site provides a wealth of materials for teachers, kids, students, and researchers to develop an increased knowledge of solid waste issues. These resources are intended to increase environmental awareness and inspire participation in environmental activities.

United States Fish and Wildlife ServiceThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service helps Americans learn about fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats because a public that's educated about natural resource issues is an informed public.

United States Geological Survey (USGS) - EducationThe U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, and issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons, data, maps, and more to support teaching and education of (K-12) and beyond.

USDA Forest Service - Conservation EducationThe mission of the Forest Service is to connect people to the land by providing them with the tools they need to take informed actions related to sustaining natural and cultural resources.

USFWS National Conservation Training Center LibraryAn on-line library catalog including journals/newspapers/newsletter subscriptions, books and curriculum, videos, audiotapes, maps, posters, and pamphlets. There are also special collections for education and outreach as well as the USFWS publications archives.

USFWS Web Resources for Environmental EducationA compilation of resources presented in a PDF file entitled: "Resources for Environmental Educators." This list of resources about EE was put together by the National Conservation Training Center's (NCTC) Division of Education Outreach.

Government

Dakota County, MinnesotaSponsored and supported by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners in an effort to provide helpful information and services to the public

Pals On-line Library CatalogProviding Internet access to the resources of the Member Libraries of Minnesota's Statewide Project for Automated Library Systems

Resources for Teaching About EstuariesEstuaries.gov aims to advance estuarine and coastal literacy. Explore these living classrooms and laboratories, discover their importance and beauty, and learn what you can do to protect them. Lesson plans, online field trips, videos, and games are available.

The Groundwater Story - King County Groundwater Protection ProgramWatch this musical animation while learning about the importance of groundwater to living things -- including people -- and how to help protect this hidden resource. The Groundwater Story is designed for kids and adults who like watching funny cartoons while learning.

International Environmental Education

ARKive EducationARKive is the world's centralized library of films and photographs of the world's endangered species and habitats - freely accessible to all online for private research and internal educational purposes.

Environmental Education Ontario (EEON)A coalition of educators and citizens from across Ontario's wide diversity of public sectors, EEON is proud to have facilitated the collaborative creation of Canada's first province-wide plan for environmental literacy. We're offering a plan for all Ontarians from all walks of life to work together to create a healthy, sustainable future through education.

Green Street CanadaGreen Street endeavours to provide opportunities to actively engage students and teachers in environmental learning and sustainability education. We aim to deliver credible, accessible and affordable programs that are relevant to students concerns, curriculum-linked, encourage a sense of personal responsibility for the environment, foster a commitment to sustainable living, and promote an enduring dedication to environmental stewardship.

GreenComGreenCOM promotes the practice of environmental education and communication (EE&C) worldwide. It's approach is to integrate social disciplines that deal with how humans act towards their environment to foster environmentally sustainable behaviors and practices.

Universe Awareness for Young Children (UNAWE)UNAWE is an international outreach activity that uses the beauty and grandeur of the universe to inspire very young disadvantaged children. Goals are to: broaden children's minds, awaken their curiosity in science, and stimulate global citizenship and tolerance. Site offers a wide variety of educational materials such as online activities, games, animations, films, and teachers' materials.

Campaign for Environmental LiteracyThe Campaign aims to help organize and mobilize the collective tools and assets of the EE community in order to secure federal support and encouragement for vibrant, integrated EE programs across the nation.

EcoNetWorld's first computer network dedicated to environmental preservation and sustainability

EdGatewayOffers educators and their organizations the ability to find, organize, and share events, discussions, organizational information, and documents

Educational REALMS (Resources for Engaging Active Learners in Mathematics and Science)This is a new organization created in 2004 after the discontinuation of the federally funded ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education (ERIC/CSMEE). Educational REALMS hopes to pick up where ERIC/CSMEE left off by providing many of the same services and offering a variety of resources to anyone interested in science, mathematics, technology, and environmental education at all levels.

Educator's Directory of Government & Foundation ResourcesCreated for classroom teachers and environmental educators. The directory includes a guide to educational resources and grant funding at state and federal EE agencies, resources for the integration of EE into interdisciplinary classroom instruction, links to all sites featured, and identifies government agency affiliations.

Higher Education Directory (NAAEE)North American Association for Environmental Education's (NAAEE) Higher Education Directory is a comprehensive directory to undergraduate and graduate environmental programs at higher education institutions in North America. Look to the directory for details about institutions, programs, departments, and faculty.

Insititute for Conservation LeadershipThe Institute for Conservation Leadership empowers leaders with training and builds volunteer institutions that protect and conserve the Earth's environment.

K-12 Academics: Minnesota Museums DirectoryA National based Education & Disability Resource website with a community based approach. We cover every county, city or town in the U.S. If you are looking for a web site or information on a school, organization, museum, library, camp or support in your area you can find it here.

National Geographic XpeditionsNational Geographic Xpeditions Web site provides links to maps, activities, and related lesson plans all teacher-tested and sorted by grade level.

National Institute for Science and the EnvironmentThe National Council for Science and the Environment conducts programs to increase the number and quality of people capable of bringing science to bear on today's critical environmental challenges. We aim to support and build the capacity of:
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Scientists capable of addressing environmental problems in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary manner
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Environmental professionals who bring a holistic approach to environmental challenges
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Individuals who can communicate technical knowledge in a manner that non-specialists can understand
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Citizens and policy makers who appreciate the value of science and are prepared to be guided by it to the extent that it is relevant
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Traditionally under-represented groups in environmental fields, and so tapping the latent talent of people in every community.

National Recycling Coalition's Recycle LibraryThe Recycle Library consists of hundreds of reports, fact sheets, and studies from organizations around the country. The Recycle Library also has a wealth of information on composting materials processing, and a wide range of other topics.

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.

Nature RocksNature Rocks is a national program to inspire and empower families to play and explore in nature. This site will help you find all sorts of nature activities, plus tools to help guide and plan your adventures.

Population ConnectionPopulation Connection is the national grassroots population organization that educates young people and advocates progressive action to stabilize world population at a level that can be sustained by Earth's resources. Visit the website to download lesson plans, obtain resource materials and find a workshop near you.

Rainforest Alliance Learning SiteThe site provides complete and FREE lesson plans which adhere to national standards for K-6th grades and many supplemental materials. All of the curriculum is based on the on-the-ground conservation work of our partners groups in Latin America.

Teach With Databases:Toxics Release InventoryThe Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics and National Science Teachers Association have produced this Web site which promotes environmental education using the EPA's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) database.

Telling River StoriesTelling River Stories is a multi-disciplinary project that aims to recover a "people's history" of the urban river. This history will be disseminated to the public in a series of creative, educational, interpretive installations constructed along the river itself, and through an array of ancillary materials that reinforce the stories told through those installations.

TreeturesCooperative site designed to teach young audiences about trees and the environment

U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Water Science for SchoolsThis web site offers information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge. It also features a comprehensive section about the water cycle, with a diagram available in over 50 languages.

Woods Hole Oceanographic InstituteWHOI is dedicated to research and higher education at the frontiers of ocean science. Its primary mission is to develop and effectively communicate a fundamental understanding of the processes and characteristics governing how the oceans function and how they interact with Earth as a whole.

Organizations

A Thousand Friends of FrogsCGEE's program connecting children, parents, educators, and scientists to study and celebrate frogs and their habitats.

Action For NatureAction For Nature (AFN) is a USA-based nonprofit organization that inspires young people to take action for the environment and protect the natural world in their own neighborhood and around the world.

America Recycles Day (ARD)America Recycles Day is a national all-volunteer organization. Our mission is to hold an annual national awareness event to promote the social, environmental, and economic benefits of buying recycled and recycling.

ArtStrartArtStart is an award-winning, non-profit arts organization dedicated to providing quality arts education for children and adults. Since its inception ArtStart has initiated a number of innovative programs and projects that focus on the link between the arts and the environment.

Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE)The Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE) is a professional organization for people interested and supportive of humane and environmental education. APHE provides professional development opportunities and networking for educators who promote humane attitudes toward people, animals and the environment.

Dodge Nature CenterJust minutes from downtown St. Paul, Dodge Nature Center operates a 320 acre nature preserve and preschool. Its programs for all ages inspires commitment to the thoughtful care of our environment.

Earth 911It is the mission of Earth 911 to empower the public with community-specific resources to improve their quality of life. Through a single toll-free phone call to 1-800-CLEANUP or the use of this Web site, you can access several sections of community-specific environmental information.

EcoEducationPrograms focusing on making EE relevant to urban learners and helping them address their unique environmental concerns

Headwaters Science CenterLocated near the headwaters of the Mississippi River, HSC is dedicated to science education and environmental awareness

Healthy Child Healthy WorldWe are dedicated to protecting the health and well being of children from harmful environmental exposures by educating parents, supporting protective policies, and engaging communities to make responsible decisions that create healthy environments where children and families can flourish.

Hemker Wildlife ParkJust 90 minutes from the Twin Cities, Hemker Wildlife Park offers a clean and natural environment for observing more than 45 different species of waterfowl and many of the most interesting animals.

ibuydifferent.orgWorld Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Center for a New American Dream (New Dream) are helping young people explore the connections between their shopping choices and the environment with the Be, Live, Buy DifferentMake a Difference campaign. As part of the program, weve developed a variety of tools and materials to help youth learn about the connections and take actions that make a difference.

Minnesota Environmental PartnershipMEP is a network of over 70 non-profit environmental and conservation groups working together to protect, restore and enjoy Minnesota's precious natural resources.

Minnesota Groundwater AssociationThe MGWA Ground Water Education Committee is dedicated to educating people about ground water. We promote partnerships with those that provide education about ground water, provide educators with tools for teaching students about ground water, and provide information to citizens, legislators, and resource managers to help them understand how they can protect ground water.

Minnesota Master Naturalist ProgramThe Minnesota Master Naturalist Program is a volunteer program that trains adults about Minnesota's natural resources, teaches how to educate others, and provides opportunities to do conservation projects.

Minnesota Mycological Society (MMS)MMS is an educational organization for the study of mushrooms and other fungi. The purpose of the website is to provide program information and web resources relating to mushrooms and other fungi.

Minnesota Naturalists' AssociationThis is a state professional association for informal education/interpretation in historical, cultural, and natural history settings. MNA is a community of individuals dedicated to natural history and environmental education.

Mississippi Headwaters BoardWorks to protect and preserve the first 400 miles of the Mississippi River in Minnesota and includes the River Watch program

Multicultural Educational ServicesThese interactive exercises explain what happens to the garbage that we throw away. They give examples of how to reduce, reuse and recycle. The explanations are in English, Hmong, Arabic and Somali, and can be heard online or printed from pdf files.

National Arbor Day FoundationA good resource for tress and the site that has an interactive section for kids (and adults) as well as downloadable activities for teachers.

National Association for InterpretationThe National Association for Interpretation (NAI) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the profession of heritage interpretation, currently serving about 5000 members in the United States, Canada, and over thirty other nations. Individual members include those who work at parks, museums, nature centers, zoos, botanical gardens, aquariums, commercial tour companies, and theme parks.

National Center for Appropriate TechnologyChampioning sustainable technologies and community-based approaches that protect natural resources and assist people, especially the economically disadvantaged, in becoming more self-reliant.

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Science EducationThe Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) Science Education Program comprises an EHP Student Edition of news articles published in EHP and environmental health science lessons based on selected articles. Lessons are aligned with National Science Education Standards in biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, and physical science, and are targeted at students in grades 9-12. The EHP Student Edition and corresponding lessons (as well as individual news articles) can be downloaded for FREE from this website. We invite all educators to use this resource and provide us with your feedback.

NatureReconnect.orgNatureReconnect.org is a Minnesota-based resource for adults which simplifies and inspires a reconnection to the natural world - and encourages us to share that connection with the children in our lives. When we connect, we care and when we care we are inspired to steward our connection.

New Horizons for LearningWe serve as a leading-edge resource for educational change by identifying, communicating, and helping to implement successful educational strategies. Our role has always been to give visibility to effective teaching and learning practices and ideas that have not yet reached the mainstream, and to work in coordination with other reputable networks and learning communities.

Oregon Environmental Council - Tiny FootprintsThis website provides information on green products and services, fun activities you can do with your child, and more ways to raise your children in a way that is good for your family's health and the environment.

Project Get Outdoors ClubsAfter school programs that help kids experience and explore the natural world through outdoor recreation.

Recycle More MinnesotaRecycle More Minnesota provides information on how and why to recycle. They offer a recycling education toolkit, Kids Page, and more.

Rivers Council of MinnesotaA nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Minnesotans protect, restore and and enjoy our 92,000 miles of streams and rivers.

Rivers of LifeCGEE's program is a flood of projects, adventures, and resources to help K-12 teachers and students learn about, and from, their watershed.

RiverwatchThis interactive, year-round web site is a partnership between Prairie Public Broadcasting, the International Flood Mitigation Initiative and people like you, who care about issues surrounding the Red River Basin.

ScholarshipHelp.orgThe goal of this website is to educate students about scholarship access and the necessary requirements for achieving maximum financial aid.

Sweetwater AllianceSweetwater Alliance was created in 2002 as a fusion between ecological restoration and art and as a vehicle to creatively restore aquatic habitats.

The Children & Nature NetworkThe vision and mission of the Children & Nature Network is to give every child in every community a wide range of opportunities to experience nature directly, reconnecting our children with nature's joys and lessons, its profound physical and mental bounty.

The Environment and Energy Resource CenterLocated on more than 10-acres on the east edge of the University of North Dakota (UND) campus, the EERC is a research, development, demonstration, and commercialization facility recognized as one of the world's leading developers of cleaner, more efficient energy technologies as well as environmental technologies to protect and clean our air, water, and soil.

The Global Education ProjectEARTH: A Graphic Look at the State of the World summarizes the conditions of the world's natural ecology and human cultures, their interactions and impact on each other.

The Raptor CenterThe Raptor Center's mission is the insure the health of raptors and the world we share through teaching, research and service. We offer programs, tours and other learning opportunities to the scientific community as well as the public. We also provide the full services of an avian hospital.

Camp CourageCamp Courage lies on 305 acres of beautiful lakeshore, woods and fields near Maple Lake (about 50 miles west of the Twin Cities), and is a modern, accessible setting. It is available for conferences, camping groups, retreat groups, meetings and family reunions.

Laurentian Environmental CenterThe Center, near the town of Britt in northern Minnesota, combines environmental education, leadership training and recreation into an exciting outdoor program in a residential setting.

Luther CrestLocated 7.5 miles north of Alexandria on the shore of Lake Carlos, habitats found on the 96 acres include Maple-Basswood Forest, restored prairie, wetland, and lake shore

Prairie Wetlands Learning CenterThe center, located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota provides both day and residential environmental education and interpretation of the Prairie Pothole Region for learners of all ages.

Conserve School (Land O' Lakes, WI)A semester-long immersion for high school students in environmental studies and outdoor activities that deepens their love of nature, reinforces their commitment to conservation, and equips them to take meaningful action as environmental stewards. The Lowenstine Honors Scholarship program fully covers tuition, room, and board for all students.

EnvironmentalScience.orgAdvocates for environmental science education and careers. Written by environmentalists for future environmentalists.

FREE NetworkThis site is for teachers and students at all grade levels who want to learn more about forests and the management of forests.

From the Ground UpOnline resources allow students and teachers to explore how imagery of the earth is used in managing our natural resources.

Green Building for SchoolsThese resources on green building are intended to introduce school administrators, facilities staff, and teachers to the spectrum of sustainability possible within schools. The list includes general resources, teaching materials, and links to case studies.

Green Charter Schools NetworkThe vision of the Green Charter Schools Network is for every person to be environmentally literate and to practice and promote sustainability in their community.

Healthy Schools CampaignThe mission of the Healthy Schools Campaign is to advocate for policies and model programs that allow students and staff members to learn and work in a healthy school environment.

Hopkins High School Freshwater AcademyA group of five teachers at Hopkins High School share a common group of 10th, 11th, and 12th graders for the whole school day for 9 weeks. The program has an intensive field based environmental education curriculum concentrating on freshwater resources and development.

Integrated Pest Management in SchoolsIntegrated Pest Management (IPM) is an alternative approach to controlling pests using the most appropriate and least hazardous techniques. Good resources and information for school managers, teachers, maintenance personnel and parents.

Investigate BiodiversityOnline educational tool that allows students and educators to learn research methods from the pros; interact with field scientists; access real world data from endangered ecosystems; and link to articles, websites, student science fair projects, and other resources.

Meet the GreensMeetTheGreens.org is a new kids' guide to looking after the planet. Kids can watch The Greens' cartoon adventures and discover related green games, news, downloads, a blog, action tips, links, and more.

NASA 's Climate Kids: A kid's guide to climate changeThe Climate Kids website from NASA answers questions of climate change for students in grades 4-6 in a kid-friendly way. The site also includes a collection of Earth science-based games to illustrate weather changes, and includes educator resources.

NASA's Education Materials FinderThis website helps teachers locate resources to use in the classroom. Search for resources by keywords, grade level, product type, and subject. With hundreds of publications and websites indexed, the finder is the best way to locate NASA educational resources.

Schools for Energy Efficiency (SEE)Schools for Energy Efficiency (SEE) is a comprehensive program is for K-12 schools to save energy and money by changing behavior throughout the district. SEE provides a systemized plan, training, and utility tracking for immediate and sustainable savings.

Skewl SitesOur mission is to find The Best of Educational Web Sites. We examine hundreds of sites each month and look for quality sites to present to you.

St. Olaf College'sThis site is an account of St. Olaf College's environmental stewardship.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)STEM is a statewide campaign that is directed towards high school students, their parents and educators, promoting the importance of high school achievement, the value of rigorous courses, particularly math and science, and the need for early career and postsecondary planning.

Stowe ElementaryAn elementary school in Duluth with an environmental emphasis for preschool through 5th grade

Student Conservation AssociationSCA is Americaŭs conservation corps. Our members protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces in all 50 states.

The Children's Butterfly SiteThis site contains a wealth of information about butterflies and moths including coloring pages, frequently asked questions, information about life cycles, teaching and learning tools, stories and more.

The Teacher's CornerTheTeachersCorner.net features free K-12 lesson plans, science projects and activities sorted by grade, printable worksheets, and e-learning opportunities. There are also seasonal items, ideas for a bulletin board, tips for teachers, awards, and books for children, teens, and teachers.

The Toonies ENVIRO-ShowsTricia and the Toonies have been offering environmental education programs to students and community events accross the Midwest. Nominated for the Minnesota Music Award, these interactive programs with music and puppets have been an EE favorite for for more than a decade.

True North - Mapping Minnesota's HistoryThe Minnesota Historical Society created True North: Mapping Minnesota's History to provide Minnesota's teachers with the knowledge, curriculum, and tools to teach the state's new graduation standards for geography and history, using online digital resources and applications.

Water on the WebWater on the Web (WOW) is a project that allows high school and college students to monitor Minnesota lakes over the Internet. WOW integrates state-of-the-art environmental monitoring with geographic information systems, data visualization, and in-depth educational materials.

WaterShed ActionThe site offers one-stop help in planning and organizing service-learning projects to prevent water pollution in your watershed. Within this site you can access everything from scientific background information or curricula, to local experts or stencils for painting storm drain signs.

Wisconsin's Green School ProgramThe program encourages teachers, staff and students to work together to use the school, its grounds, and the whole community as learning tools to help teach sound environmental practices and promote environmental sustainability.

WolfQuestDesigned for youth, ages 10-13, WolfQuest teaches wolf behavior and ecology through its exciting gameplay and intense social interactions.

Zerofootprint Youth CalculatorDesigned for American students, the calculator encourages students, classrooms, and entire schools to measure and manage their own carbon footprints while developing creative ways to curb their carbon output and slow climate change.